Aster, Matsumoto

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Accent Flower, Filler Flower

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

BLOOM SIZE
➜ 1–2in

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–80cm

➜ Matsumoto asters can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for up to 2 days before processing

➜ Give stems a fresh cut and allow 4–6 hours of hydration before designing

➜ Remove any foliage that will sit below the water line to help keep buckets clean and extend vase life

➜ Don't hesitate to separate the branching stems—one bunch provides far more usable blooms than it first appears

➜ Matsumoto asters perform beautifully in both fresh arrangements and floral foam, making them a dependable choice for everyday work and large events alike

➜ Remove individual blooms as they wilt to keep the remaining flowers looking fresh while unopened buds continue developing

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Excellent longevity
♡ Great value
♡ Wide color range
♡ Versatile design applications

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Rarely receives star treatment
✗ Can be mistaken for "just another daisy"
✗ Doesn't get nearly enough recognition
✗ Has carried entire recipes without receiving credit

What makes matsumoto aster different from traditional daisies?
➜ Matsumotos have fuller centers, a broader color range, and naturally branching stems that produce multiple blooms on long laterals, giving designers more flexibility and versatility from every bunch

What flowers pair especially well with matsumotos?
➜ They're beautiful alongside sunflowers, lisianthus, stock, carnations, chrysanthemums, solidago, and other cottage-style flowers where cheerful color and texture are the goal

Are matsumotos a good choice for DIY weddings?
➜ Absolutely—they're colorful, dependable, long-lasting, and one of the easiest flowers to stretch across bouquets, centerpieces, and bud vases without sacrificing fullness

Do the unopened buds eventually bloom?
➜ Yes—Matsumoto asters continue opening after hydration, allowing each stem to stay attractive as fresh blooms replace older ones throughout its vase life

☆ Excellent flower-to-dollar value
☆ Great color distribution throughout arrangements
☆ Reliable performer for event work
☆ Adds cheerful texture and movement
☆ Rarely causes problems

☆ Lisianthus
☆ Pennycress
☆ Delphinium
☆ Stock
☆ Snapdragons
☆ Green Mist
☆ Solidago

☆ Matsumoto aster belongs to the China aster family (Callistephus chinensis), making them annuals rather than true perennial asters

☆ Their naturally branching growth habit allows a single stem to produce numerous blooms, making them one of the floral industry's best values for colorful mixed arrangements

☆ Unlike many flowers with yellow centers, matsumotos are available in an impressive range of jewel-toned colors including purple, pink, red, lavender, white, and bicolors